Utilization of composite laminate theory in the design of synthetic soft tissues for biomedical prostheses.
There are several advantages of using composite design considerations for the preparation of biomedical soft tissues. Using a composite laminate design, a wide range for compliance results, proving that the prosthesis compliance can be altered without a concomitant variation of other properties. The trend of compliance as a function of the reinforcement angle is discussed for an angle-ply composite of low compliance constituents, as well as the implications for stress-strain behaviour. Experimental examples pertinent to prosthetic arterial design are presented.
Gershon
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Casali Institute of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Applied Science and Technology, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel.
Cohn
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Marom
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D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D003187:Compliance; D003188:Composite Resins; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery; D008422:Materials Testing; D010496:Pericardium / Q000601:surgery; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D014132:Trachea / Q000601:surgery
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003188:Composite Resins